Defne Akdeniz
Bis 2017, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., İstanbul Okan University
Bis 2014, Doctorate Degree in Tourism and Hotel Management (in Turkish), Balıkesir University
Çanakkale, Türkei
Über mich
I am an assistant professor with 10+ years of research, teaching and hospitality experience mainly in food and beverage industry. Author of one authored book called ‘Food in Art (Resim Sanatında Gastronomy in Turkish)’ and various publications ranging from articles, book chapters, conference papers. Known for art, culture and mythology focused researches and lectures at various university education degrees. Founder and conductor of a food and art themed instagram account. My objectives are: • Looking for opportunities that will allow me to apply my intellectual and operational experience in culinary arts and hospitality industry. • To increase my level of expertise in culinary arts, with passion for new challenging researches and innovative courses that meet industry’s needs. • To work with dedicated professionals, organizations and/or communities in order to discover new areas of studies.
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Berufserfahrung von Defne Akdeniz
Bis heute 6 Jahre und 4 Monate, seit März 2018
Assistant Professor, Ph.D.
Canakkale Onsekiz Mart Universitesi
Assistant Professor at ‘Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Ayvacik Vocational School’ • Devising and delivering lectures at Department of Tourist Guiding at associate degree and Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department at bachelor’s and graduate degree • Researching mainly on Food in Art, Food History, Food Mythology, Food Culture.
2 Jahre und 9 Monate, Nov. 2014 - Juli 2017
Assistant Professor, Ph.D.
İstanbul Okan University
• Lecturing in Department of Gastronomy • Devising and delivering courses both at bachelor’s and graduate degree • Assisting with programme development and student assessment
3 Jahre und 2 Monate, Sep. 2011 - Okt. 2014
Research and Teaching Assistant
Istanbul Okan University
• Assisting two departments (Tourism Administration and Gastronomy) on students’ registration • Scheduling lectures, mid-term and final exams of both departments • Assisting lecturers when needed • Supporting kitchen operations • Planning conferences and gastronomy professionals’ visits to the university
1 Jahr und 4 Monate, Apr. 2008 - Juli 2009
Hotel front desk receptionist
Four Seasons Hotel
• Delivering check-in and check-out procedures of hotel guests
9 Monate, Juni 2007 - Feb. 2008
Sales Assistant
Hyatt Regency Istanbul
• Assisting corporate and group sales in all areas • Full responsibility of Private Line and Goldpassport Loyalty programs • Reporting and controlling of Delphi program • Tracking travel agencies’ prices • Submitting group offers and recording price information in the relative computer programme Tracking in-office expenses • Assisting the sales director in all administrative areas.
6 Monate, Aug. 2006 - Jan. 2007
Management Trainee
Istanbul Food and Beverage Company
Management Trainee at Istanbul Food and Beverage Company (Restaurants named ‘NuTeras’/ ‘Lokanta’, ‘NumNum’) (August 2006 – January 2007) • Handling various kitchen operations • Preparation of kitchen order forms • Quality control of the received material • Stocking and processing in prep kitchen • Delivering orders in various stations (grill, pizza, garde manger, etc.) of kitchen • Delivering reservations through phone calls and emails • Supporting customers relations management
Ausbildung von Defne Akdeniz
2009 - 2014
Doctorate Degree in Tourism and Hotel Management (in Turkish)
Balıkesir University
• Thesis subject ‘Interrelationship between national culture, organizational culture, perception of organizational politics and intention to join a union’ o University recognition H+, program recognition N/A (checked through anabin.kmk.org at 10.08.2023)
2007 - 2009
Master of Business Administration (without thesis) (in English)
Bahçeşehir University
o University recognition H+, program recognition (abschlussklasse) A5 (checked through anabin.kmk.org at 10.08.2023)
2002 - 2006
Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Administration (in English)
Boğaziçi University
• Awarded with Honor Degree 3.15/4.00 • University recognition H+, program recognition N/A (checked through anabin.kmk.org at 10.08.2023)
Sprachen
Englisch
Fließend
Türkisch
Muttersprache
Italienisch
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